The Neptune Theatre opened on Nov. 26, 1921, with organ music, a full house and silent movie “Serenade." Over the years, it became known as a movie lover's dream, fronted by a giant marquee and cool, neon trident sign. Photo:aturkus, Creative Commons Flickr. less

The Neptune Theatre opened on Nov. 26, 1921, with organ music, a full house and silent movie “Serenade." Over the years, it became known as a movie lover's dream, fronted by a giant marquee and cool, neon ... more

Here's the building in 1903, before the Neptune was built and when railroad tracks ran down Northeast 45th Street. (University Of Washington Libraries, Special Collections)

Here's the building in 1903, before the Neptune was built and when railroad tracks ran down Northeast 45th Street. (University Of Washington Libraries, Special Collections)

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Seattle’s Landmarks and Preservation Board will decide on the Neptune’s nomination on Nov. 14. While much of the inside is no longer original, the theater has had a long history in Seattle, including in 1936, when it played "Charlie Chan's Secret" and Popeye cartoons. (Puget Sound Regional Archives) less

Seattle’s Landmarks and Preservation Board will decide on the Neptune’s nomination on Nov. 14. While much of the inside is no longer original, the theater has had a long history in Seattle, including in ... more

Architect Larry Johnson nominated the Neptune for landmark status back in 2010, when he said Sound Transit was thinking of tearing down the building for Light Rail. (Johnson says Sound Transit has since decided against that demolition).

Nearly three years later, the city is finally considering the nomination. What took so long? (1951 photo from Puget Sound Regional Archives). less

Architect Larry Johnson nominated the Neptune for landmark status back in 2010, when he said Sound Transit was thinking of tearing down the building for Light Rail. (Johnson says Sound Transit has since decided ... more

With architecture described as an "eclectic, vaguely Renaissance Revival style," the Neptune is also known for terrific sconces - in the shape of Neptune's head and complete with eyes that light up. (Larry E. Johnson) less

With architecture described as an "eclectic, vaguely Renaissance Revival style," the Neptune is also known for terrific sconces - in the shape of Neptune's head and complete with eyes that light up. (Larry E. ... more

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In the '80s and early '90s, the Neptune was a well-known revival movie house, where “Casablanca” (pictured) seemed to be on the screen a lot, along with double bills of artsy, classic and foreign movies. File less

In the '80s and early '90s, the Neptune was a well-known revival movie house, where “Casablanca” (pictured) seemed to be on the screen a lot, along with double bills of artsy, classic and foreign movies. ... more

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The theater’s old-school ticket booth still stands. The front-door, boat-like port windows were added in 1981,
when the Landmark Theater Corporation took over operations and did a big remodel. Before that, the Neptune struggled in the '70s and was a porn theater. (Larry E. Johnson) less

The theater’s old-school ticket booth still stands. The front-door, boat-like port windows were added in 1981,
when the Landmark Theater Corporation took over operations and did a big remodel. Before that, ... more

It also showed Michael Moore’s political documentary “Fahrenheit 9/11” in 2004, which attracted activists to its storefront.

It also showed Michael Moore’s political documentary “Fahrenheit 9/11” in 2004, which attracted activists to its storefront.

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The Seattle Theatre Group (STG), which runs the Paramount and Moore, re-opened the Neptune in 2011 as a concert venue. It took out the movie seats inside, but left the theater's ornate walls grills and stained glass windows. Photo by Christopher Nelson/STG. less

The Seattle Theatre Group (STG), which runs the Paramount and Moore, re-opened the Neptune in 2011 as a concert venue. It took out the movie seats inside, but left the theater's ornate walls grills and stained ... more

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The stained glass, which depict the Neptune myth, were commissioned in the ‘80s. (Larry E. Johnson)

The stained glass, which depict the Neptune myth, were commissioned in the ‘80s. (Larry E. Johnson)

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Architect Johnson said he’s glad STG turned the theater into a live-performance venue, which now hosts many music concerts. “A building has to be economically viable,” he said. Photo by Christopher Nelson/STG. less

Architect Johnson said he’s glad STG turned the theater into a live-performance venue, which now hosts many music concerts. “A building has to be economically viable,” he said. Photo by Christopher ... more

Here's one of the last movies shown at the Neptune. Photo by thales, Creative Commons Flickr. Seattle has had a rich history with opulent movie palaces, which is depicted in the following photos. Enjoy!

Here's one of the last movies shown at the Neptune. Photo by thales, Creative Commons Flickr. Seattle has had a rich history with opulent movie palaces, which is depicted in the following photos. Enjoy!

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